The following data are given for a channel-typegrit chamber of length 7.5 m.1.2.flow-through velocity = 0.3 m/sthe depth of waste water at peak flow inthe channel = 0.9 m4.Pw=3. specific gravity of inorganic particles = 2.5g = 9.80 m/s², μ = 1.002 x 10-³ N-s/m² at20°C, pw 1000 kg/m³Assuming that the Stoke's law is valid, thelargest diameter particle that would beremoved with 100 per cent efficiency is(b) 0.21 mm(a) 0.04 mm(d) 6.64 mm(c) 1.92 mm

Given Data Length of chamber (L) = 7.5 m Horizontal flow velocity (Vh) = 0.3 m/s Depth of chamber…

The following data are given for a channel-type grit chamber of length 7.5 m. 1. flow-through velocity = 0.3 m/s 2. the depth of waste water at peak flow in the channel = 0.9 m Pw = 3. specific gravity of inorganic particles = 2.5 4. g = 9.80 m/s², μ = 1.002 x 10-³ N-s/m² at 20°C, pw 1000 kg/m³ Assuming that the Stoke's law is valid, the largest diameter particle that would be removed with 100 per cent efficiency is (b) 0.21 mm (a) 0.04 mm (d) 6.64 mm (c) 1.92 mm

The following data are given for a channel-type grit chamber of length 7.5 m. 1. flow-through velocity = 0.3 m/s 2. the depth of waste water at peak flow in the channel = 0.9 m Pw = 3. specific gravity of inorganic particles = 2.5 4. g = 9.80 m/s², μ = 1.002 x 10-³ N-s/m² at 20°C, pw 1000 kg/m³ Assuming that the Stoke's law is valid, the largest diameter particle that would be removed with 100 per cent efficiency is (b) 0.21 mm (a) 0.04 mm (d) 6.64 mm (c) 1.92 mm

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Chapter5: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

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